On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

mind to her big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced him from

troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must

and a flicker of curiosity danced

Gwendolyn exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words

book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began

on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of

of Harrick Villa, an aura

and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures, including the grown-up

reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They

finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as everyone drifted

golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had surrendered

her eyes eventually fixating

Hubby,” she whispered, a tender smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting embrace of

that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos

as an opportunity to spread some juicy

words were extremely insulting and went far beyond just

contained the news and even asked

incurred losses

drowsy daughter, “Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who

was utterly confused upon hearing

this? How could I possibly

a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t hold back

innocent with me! This morning, the vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression,

“Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have offended him?” she

joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did

“Okay.”

of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to

even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to

out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t work out. I

trying

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